Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 11:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:39PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas 9 miles southwest of Houma, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Houma and Dulac.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description: 
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA